The 1975 Classic Console Compressor offers a digital recreation of a renowned 1975 feed forward VCA compressor known for its warm and aggressive sound. This plugin provides two versions, including a compressor-only and a compressor/limiter/side chain variant, each featuring a fully adjustable knee from hard to soft. This flexibility allows for a wide range of compression styles, from smooth and gentle to intense and punchy, adapting to various mixing needs with ease. The compressor and limiter components operate independently, each with dedicated controls for attack, release, and threshold.

Advanced side chain filtering enhances precision by allowing users to fine-tune the frequency range affected by compression through adjustable high and low pass filters. This feature enables targeting specific problem frequencies or broad band processing, with the added capability to listen to the side chain signal before gain reduction occurs. Makeup gain is applied before the final limiter stage, ensuring that the limiter can handle aggressive input levels effectively. The design incorporates feed-back gain sensing, delivering smooth and responsive compression and limiting.

Modern enhancements include variable compression ratios from gentle to extreme, along with adjustable attack and release times for both compressor and limiter sections. Additional features such as separate threshold controls, selectable bypass options, and detailed input/output metering provide comprehensive control and monitoring. The plugin’s interface includes plasma-style VU meters and line input trim, allowing precise gain adjustments for optimal signal processing. Overall, the 1975 Classic Console Compressor blends vintage character with contemporary functionality, making it an essential tool for dynamic control in music production.